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Especially if you’ve dabbled in the likes of Kingdom Battle or other mode modern tactical games it is worth noting this is a bit more old school and lacking some conveniences. The pace is far more plodding and deliberate, with turns and options being driven far more by menus and use of the interface. In particular features like being able to see your attack range as you plot your movement or even assists showing what attacks you’ll be able to make as you consider your position very much aren’t present. The play is more reminiscent of a previous time so just keep that in mind as you consider a purchase. While I wouldn’t say there’s anything truly remarkable about this collection for genre fans I’d also say it is also not a bad collective investment. If you’re unfamiliar with the series and have been wanting to recapture some of that classic genre feel it is sure to give you hours of content to help satiate yourself. If you’re not a genre fan, or have only been a recent fan of modern tactical games, it would seem to be a bit of a risk as it could deliver a substantial amount of content you could find tedious. Mercenary Saga Chronicles is a throwback to tactical RPGs of the previous era, for good and bad, and for its price it does a fair job of delivering, even if it is a tad generic.
Justin Nation, Score:Fair [6.5]